Vegetation Management Ground Person

About the role

We are currently seeking a full-time Ground Person to join our growing team. This is a non-union position reporting out of our Atlanta headquarters and reporting to the Vegetation Management Foreman.

Responsibilities

• Uses a chainsaw to cut brush, logs and stumps of larger trees.
• Gathers brush and feeds brush into wood chipper.
• Applies chemical herbicide to right-of-way, following brush removal.
• Utilizes hose and spray nozzle from truck mounted spray equipment which includes tank, pump, hose reel, 200 feet of ½ inch hose, or utilizes back-pack to treat remote areas.
• Serves truck, chipper, and equipment, maintaining them in neat, clean, and specified mechanical order.
• Aids senior spray person in mixing herbicide in holding tank.

Requirements

• Vegetation Management and/or Grounds Person experience is a plus
• Must be able to operate and service all required tools and equipment.
• Able to concentrate and maintain attention for extended periods of time.
• Able to consistently wear necessary PPE as necessary.
• Must be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day.
• Must be able to withstand exposure to various weather conditions while completing work assignments, i.e., rain, heat, sun, cold while keeping safety in the forefront.
• Capable of effective communications and comprehension skills both verbally and in writing.
• Requires a standard 8 or 10 hour work day Monday – Thursday with additional hours as needed.
• Capable of supporting call-out work with overtime during emergencies (including holidays, weekends, or long work hours).
• Must have a valid Driver’s License, pass a background check, and have the ability to meet DOT medical certification requirements and obtain a valid DOT Medical Card within 2 weeks from start date.
• Must have sufficient eyesight to judge distances and coordination to get and use the appropriate equipment and tools.
• Must have sufficient transportation to and from work site location.

Work Conditions

• Can work around hazardous equipment.
• Can work in environments where there is excessive noise from machines, chain saws, wood chipper, while utilizing the proper hearing protection.
• Can work in various temperatures and weather conditions being exposed to nature, i.e., dense vegetation which may include aggressive foliage, insects, seasonal plants etc.
• Can occasionally work on unleveled ground.
• With the proper PPE, will work around falling limbs.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays